National transport spokesperson Simeon Brown has outlined his party’s plan for road user charges. EVs will be charged similarly to diesel vehicles after next March. However, all vehicles will be subject to RUCs in the future and NZTA is expecting a rise in non-compliance. Brown said one of the
The word for today is… mitigate (verb): 1: to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify 2a: to make less severe or painful : alleviate b: extenuate Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : The meaning of mitigate is straightforward enough: to make something—such as a problem, symptom, or punishment—less harsh
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A young Irish lad’s wish to visit Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, was granted and his very emotional reaction to the Liverpool Football Club’s anthem has gone viral. Eleven-year-old Daire captured the hearts of thousands after footage of him at Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa went viral. […] Ted Morris,
The word for today is… abscond (verb): formal: to depart secretly and hide oneself Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Abscond is a word most often used in formal writing for when someone is running and hiding from the law, often with cash or other ill-gotten gains. In legal circles it’s
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Open, honest and transparent? Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ office has been ordered to apologise by the Chief Ombudsman for breaching the Official Information Act. In a formal finding that has not been made public until now, Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has upheld a complaint by the Herald about a weeks-long
The word for today is… girandole (noun): 1: a radiating and showy composition (such as a cluster of skyrockets fired together) 2: an ornamental branched candlestick 3: a pendant earring usually with three ornaments hanging from a central piece Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : The word girandole can refer to several
righttolife.org.uk Tommy Jessop, an actor with Down’s syndrome known for his role in the prime time BBC drama, Line of Duty, has petitioned Hollywood to make a new superhero film starring an actor with Down’s syndrome. A BBC documentary released last month follows brothers Tommy and
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Will he be deported? An Auckland-based Ola rideshare driver who indecently assaulted two young female customers on separate occasions lost his bid for permanent name suppression today after a judge expressed shock he hasn’t yet told his family or the operators of a religious-based school – whose property he lives
The word for today is… embezzle (verb): : to appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one’s care) fraudulently to one’s own use Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : English is full of verbs that mean “to steal” (such as pilfer, rob, swipe, plunder, filch, and thieve). But when it comes
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Oh dear. The Project host Kanoa Lloyd accidentally sparked fits of laughter on Tuesday when she messed up her pronunciation of “chocolate box” when talking about Roses chocolates. The segment was supposed to be a light-hearted piece about the return of some old Cadbury favourites, but Lloyd got a little
The word for today is… prowess (noun): 1: distinguished bravery especially : military valor and skill 2: extraordinary ability Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Prowess is a word with a lot to be proud of. Not only has it performed gallantly for the English language since the 13th century, but it has
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